USS Cythera

USS Cythera

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named "Cythera" after Cythera, one of the Ionian Islands.

*The USS|Cythera|PY-26, was launched 20 September 1906 and sunk by enemy torpedoes on 2 May 1942.

*The USS|Cythera|PY-31, was purchased by the Navy on 14 July 1942 and placed out of service on 14 March 1946.

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